Search Results: Mountaineering from Orchid Press

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2006. Burma's Icy Mountains describes two expeditions to Burma-one on his own and a second, with a larger American party close to the Burma-China border-completed by the intrepid explorer and plant hunter, Kingdon-Ward, prior to the outbreak of WWII. Not published until the post war period some ten years later, the book is of particular interest in light of the more recent traumatic history of this region, and has become one of the author's most sought-after titles. Aside from its relevance to those interested in Kingdon-Ward's own focus on the rich botanical diversity of this still inaccessible region, his vivid descriptions of the terrain, the fauna and the peoples-including Tibetans, Lisu, Lashi, Kachin and Nung-encountered enroute make this true chronicle of hardship and perseverance come alive. 296 pp., 16 b&w plates, 2 maps, with new index (a deficiency in the first edition).. Second edition. Soft Cover. New/n/a. 21.5 x 14.5 cm.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2002. With an introduction by Tristram Pye, and a new forward by George Mallory II. The first of several biographies of the Everest pioneer, George Mallory, whose body was dramatically recovered on the mountain 1999, this was the only biography written by a contemporary, fellow mountaineer and close personal friend. Long regarded as containing some of the finest detail of all mountaineering literature, this work, often quoted in later biographies, was published for the first and only previous time in 1927. Long out of print and previously virtually unobtainable. 208 pp., 6 b&w plates. Second edition. Hard Cover. New/new. 21.5 x 15.2 cm.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 1999. The first full biography of the mountaineer whose remains were recovered on Everest in 1999. Portrays this heroic climber as a man also of broad interests, immense charm, and devotion to family and friends. 279 pp., 21 b&w plates, 5 maps, index. Second edition. Soft Cover. New. 21.5 x 15.2 cm.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 1998. Invaluable research tool for scholars and laymen with interest in the remote and spectacular Karakorum Himalaya, a region nevertheless both fragile and at risk from the onslaught of civilization. 96 pp., over 950 entries, author and geographical location indices. Hard Cover. New/new. 21.5 x 15.2 cm.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 1983. This book, in the form of a guide to the country, may be a little dated now in terms of the practical information listed, but it is a rich and concise source on many aspects of the country which are difficult to find elsewhere. The author writes from some 20 years' experience in the country and the sections on geography, climate, population, history, art, religion, nature and the Tibetan and Nepalese festival calendars are particularly well presented and relevant. A valuable book for all who love this enduringly fascinating Himalayan kingdom. 251 pp., 29 colour plates, numerous maps and charts, with data on as diverse subjects as, for example, attributes of the many divinities, maximum altitudes for various species of birds and fauna, equipment required for various levels of treks, etc. etc.. revised. Soft Cover. Very Good. 23 x 12 cm.